St. John set for Fashion Week

The designer lineup for L.A.’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios has been announced, and along with past headliners Louis Verdad, Eduardo Lucero, Sue Wong, Oligo Tissew and Kevan Hall, several newcomers have been added to the schedule of 20 shows, happening in Culver City on Oct. 16 to 20. The biggest name is St. John, signaling its continued pursuit of a younger, fresher image.

Also showing will be Oprah favorite Bradley Bayou, formerly of Halston; jewelry designer Chan Luu, presenting her new ethnic and vintage apparel line; Antik Denim, showing jeans with its distinctive backpocket embellishments, and actress Jamie Pressley, bringing her knitwear labels Gem and Maddie Jones to the runway.